My Birth Was A Miracle, My Mother Carried Me For Three And A Half Years – Amosun

Former Ogun State Governor Ibikunle Amosun, recently revealed that his late mother carried him in her womb for three and a half years, describing his birth as a miraculous event.

Speaking during a 25th-year remembrance prayer for his mother at the family residence in Abeokuta, Amosun recounted how many doubted he was human at birth due to the extended gestation period.

Alhaja Sanusi-Amosun passed on October 27, 1999.

Amosun shared that his father, who was initially skeptical, had even prepared to arrange for fuel to cremate him if he did not survive birth due to the mysterious, prolonged pregnancy.

“I spent three and a half years in my mother’s womb. My father, who was not present at the time, even arranged for fuel to be bought to burn my body if I did not survive the birth.

“When I was finally born, many people fled, unable to believe I was a human being, but here I am today, alive and well,” he said.

He emphasized the importance of honouring one’s parents through remembrance and prayer, a value reflected in both the Quran and the Bible.

“Beyond respecting our parents when they are no longer around, the best gift we can offer them is prayer,” he said, noting that the 25th anniversary was a special time to seek forgiveness for his mother’s soul.

Reflecting on the significance of the 25-year milestone, he added, “We decided to make it slightly more elaborate—not a celebration, but a gathering to seek Allah’s forgiveness on her behalf.”

Amosun’s elder brother, Alhaji Abidoye Amosun, confirmed the story, recalling that their father had sent a traditional naming gift with specific names three days before the naming ceremony.

He also highlighted his brother’s support within the family, sharing, “He’s been a blessing, always there to help whenever we need him.”

Reflecting on life’s impermanence, Amosun urged prayers for his mother and all departed souls, hoping his own family would do the same for him one day. “We pray Allah forgives them and grants them Al Jannah Firdausi,” he prayed.

The remembrance event was attended by Islamic leaders from Egbaland and beyond, along with former aides who worked with Amosun during his tenure.